Job Information
Staehly Farms Farmworkers and laborers crop in E Haddem, Connecticut
1 Fulltime H-2A Seasonal Jobs available 03/05/2024- 10/18/2024.
Duties may include but are not limited to, planting of Christmas Tree seedlings, fruit trees, various cranberries, blueberries, rhubarb, etc. Help with greenhouse production of flowers and vegetable crops, along with watering and moving of plant trays, and set up, operate and maintain farm and irrigation equipment.
Pruning of fruit trees, cranberries, etc. Weeding of various vegetables and fruit. Harvesting of rhubarb, cranberries, blueberries, peaches, plums, cherries, apples, etc. May use but are not limited to the following tools, shovel, pruning saw, hoe, ladders and farm vehicles for agricultural purposes. Pruning Christmas trees. Grass mowing and weeding of production acreage on farm. General maintenance and repair of farm buildings and fences may be required. Help in grinding, processing, pitting of fruit to prepare for juice production. One month experience required in work listed.
Requirements:
- One months experience of the duties mentioned
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- Exposure to extreme temperatures
- Extensive pushing/pulling/sitting/walking,
- Frequent stooping, and repetitive movements
The full terms and conditions of the job (form ETA790a) should be reviewed and provided to qualified applicants from this website: seasonaljobs.dol.gov.